On April 29, 2006, Teachers College recognized retiring faculty and staff along with outstanding faculty for contributions in teaching, research, and service at the annual End-of-the-Year Celebration.

The outstanding awards were presented to nominated tenure-track or full-time contract faculty members. Award winners possess an outstanding curriculum vita and/or have made an unusually significant impact on their students, field, college and/or university, or the community-at-large.

Outstanding Service Award:
Mike Dodrill, Burris Laboratory School

Outstanding Teaching Award:
Jayne Beilke, Department of Educational Studies
Nina Yssel, Department of Special Education

Outstanding Research Award:
Dan Lapsley, Department of Educational Psychology

Dean's Citation Award:
Don Park, University Advancement
Steve Shondell, Burris Laboratory School

The following retirees were recognized:

Betty Gridley, Department of Educational Psychology
Jay Thompson, Department of Educational Studies